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… High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy On this page: Condition … Self-Care What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of … New vision problems (such as dimness, blurring, or seeing spots). A severe headache. Your blood pressure is very high, …
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… Steps for Dealing With High Blood Sugar On this page: Overview … Overview Your doctor will give you goals for your blood sugar and recommend ways to treat high blood sugar. Here are some general guidelines for treating …
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… Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview The body uses … fat . Carbohydrate is the nutrient that most affects your blood sugar. Protein and fat do not raise blood sugar as much as carbohydrate does. Planning meals and …
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Blood Sugar Testing Times Form On this page: Overview … you haven't already) about how often you need to test your blood sugar level. Use this form to record the times that … should test and when to call your health professional for blood sugar problems. Post the completed form in a …
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… Isolated Systolic High Blood Pressure On this page: Overview Overview In isolated systolic high blood pressure (isolated systolic hypertension, or ISH), … Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Robert A. Kloner MD, PhD - Cardiology Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: …
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… Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring On this page: Overview Related … Overview Your doctor might ask you to use an ambulatory blood pressure monitor after measuring your blood pressure … of hypertension in adults and children. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , 34(5): 506–525. DOI: …
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… Low Blood Sugar Level Record On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to record a low blood sugar level problem. Fill out a record each time this … doctor. If you (or your child with diabetes) is having low blood sugar problems, the diabetes medicine dose may need to …
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… High Blood Sugar Level Record On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to record a high blood sugar level problem. Fill out a record each time this … doctor. If you or your child with diabetes is having high blood sugar problems, the diabetes medicine dose may need to …
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Blood Thinners: Signs of Abnormal Bleeding On this page: Overview Overview A blood thinner can increase your risk of bleeding problems. If you take a blood thinner, watch for signs of abnormal bleeding. If you …
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… Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms? Decision … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms? 1 Get the … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Start having screening mammograms at age 40 (or anytime in your 40s). …